[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 183 (Thursday, December 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2151]
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                        HONORING EMMA H. NEWSOME

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following 
Proclamation.
  Whereas, Thirty-five years ago a virtuous woman of God accepted her 
calling to serve in the Atlanta Field Office of the Department of 
Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
  Whereas, Mrs. Emma H. Newsome began her career working in various 
positions, she rose to the rank of Regional Director's Liaison and has 
served the citizens well and our community has been blessed through her 
service; and
  Whereas, this phenomenal woman has shared her time and talents as a 
Coordinator, Deputy Director, Liaison and Motivator, giving the 
citizens of Georgia a person of great worth, a fearless leader and a 
servant to all who wants to advance the lives of the citizens in our 
region; and
  Whereas, Mrs. Newsome is formally retiring from her governmental 
career today, she will continue to promote civic duty because she is a 
cornerstone in our community that has enhanced the lives of thousands 
for the betterment of our District and Nation; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
has set aside this day to honor and recognize Mrs. Emma H. Newsome on 
her retirement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development 
(HUD) and to wish her well in her new endeavors;
  Now therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
November 4, 2011 as Mrs. Emma H. Newsome Day in the 4th Congressional 
District of Georgia.
  Proclaimed, this 4th day of November, 2011.

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